9. Ignoring them when you come home 8. Overlooking their hunting instincts: give them food or toy after playing with them 7. Disregarding their preferred petting zones 6. Not respecting their space 5. Scolding or punishing them 4. Loud noises or yelling 3. Ignoring their communicating attempts 2. Forced socialization 1. Overwhelming smells
When I come home from work, my wife will call out “papa’s home!”, and those two little furry sweethearts come running to me. It warms my heart so much. It’s nice to see that I don’t do anything on the list.
It's the worst when I'm cooking. Most smells and most chance for my cat to get hurt around the place. But letting him smell what I'm cooking often calms him when he realizes he wouldn't like it 😆
I always let my cat smell everything because he's blind, even my food. Unfortunately, it's rare for him to actually wanna eat something off my plate but he always wants to know what are the options. 😂❤
My son's cat figured out the laser in a couple minutes and just refused to chase it. She looked at the dot on the floor then looked right at the pointer.
Yeah, it took my cats about 2 minutes to figure out where the light was coming from. Bert just comes and steals the pointer instead of chasing the light.
My cat adopted me about 15 months ago. She came out of nowhere outside my door meowing. She was about 11 months old, no chip, not fixed, no one came looking for her. I named her Misty, she's gray and white. I swear she is someone I used to know, the way we communicate with each other! Who rescued who?!
@@kathymc234 I just realized that my profile picture is Misty!!😂 See how the gray comes down into the white, like mist? Misty Day, the white witch from American Horror Story, Misty Mountain Hop by Zeppelin, and where she came from is a Mist-er-y. We named her Stella for a few days, and when I changed it to Misty she was very receptive. Like that had been her name for the year before.
I rescued a cat who was a stray for 9 years. It took him a while to get used to having a home, now he follows me everywhere. He loves to sit on the windowsill on a really cold day and then go and snuggle in loads of blankets. I have random blankets all around my home so he's comfortable and warm, he's a little grey tabby and I adore him. Thank you for this video and information ❤❤
A little fluffy grey cat began living under my carport. I figured that she must've been a lost pet, so I put up found cat signs around my neighborhood. Nobody claimed her, so I decided to keep her. Once I let her inside, she never wanted to go outside ever again. 😂 She sometimes sits by the window, looking outside and hisses. There's never been anything out there. I think she's hissing at the outside because she really dislikes being outdoors now. That's the only thing I can think of that she's hissing at.😂 Otherwise, she's a really nice cat.
@@indefinitingdefinition an old lady was feeding him as he slept in her garden for shelter. The old lady passed I took him in. The old lady also used to fed his mother who was also a stray
The first thing that I do when I come home is to hug my cat and tell him that he's the most beautiful baby in the world! He has a special meow for "Bye" and it breaks my heart every time.
Yeah the first thing I always did was seek out my girl kitty when I got back home. I was addicted to her. I’d miss her badly even if I was away a little while doing errands. ❤
Dogs have owners... cats have "staff." We adopted two female kittens from a foster home. Since they had always spent a great deal of time around other animals, they INSTANTLY got along with our two dogs. Not even one MINUTE of hesitation interacting with them. It was wonderful.
@@Oldschoolnana OMG, right??? Last night my big girl cat decided, at 1:30 in the morning, to make biscuits for 45 minutes straight, on my butt! Woke me up and I couldn't get back to sleep until an hour later.
@@DanielAnderssson my kitty always sees the laser on the floor then looks up at me like “Are you kidding me?” But she loves to bite it. So it’s not a total waste.
One of my cats totally changed when I was a kid because of the lazer pointer. She became obsessed with the red dot, and would look for it everywhere. It was obvious that she was frustrated, and she never really like normal toys after that. Since then, I have learned that tangible toys, like a ball of foil, paper airplanes, strings, etc are the best way to play, because they can actually catch it and sink their teeth/nails into it.
@@easygoing6397 Well, only if your cat won't move away from the door and trying to get out, this is the only time it's appropriate to use a laser pointer and only to get them away from the door. Not to play or anything like that.
Yep I nearly ruined my British Short Hair with a laser pointer. It took over a year maybe 2 for him to stop looking for the laser. Never ever use a laser pointer with cats.
im autistic and introverted. this made me realize that i am very similar to a cat. its pretty interesting when you think about it. i need my own little dark nook to escape to, like a closet or just a small corner where i can relax and observe from the outside. i hate being bothered during that time. im also prone to feeling misunderstood and over looked for my abilities. i can be quite sensitive even though i may not always show it and am good at covering up when i am stressed. im quite independent and like to explore and mess around with things, in my own time of course. im pretty quiet but i show my love and understanding in different ways to most people, even if i can seem kind of cold or indifferent. i like to reserve my energy for when i need it most, so i do like to laze around but i still prioritize activity and health. im very keen and attuned to my surroundings in ways others arent. to the point where it can be overwhelming or overstimulating for me. i wear noise cancelling headphones because of how loud and stressful things can be. my sense of smell is through the roof. it may not be like a cat's where i can smell stuff from very far away, but i tend to notice a smell before anyone else does, or even notice a smell that no one else does. even the meowing aspect was interesting, because it is very akin to masking in autistic people who try to communicate with others who arent autistic. i am quite nonverbal unless i need to or i want to discuss a topic of interest. other than that i force myself to speak so others can understand me without any difficulties. this honestly may be the reason why i dont like to be around cats sometimes because its like interacting with a small me😂
About the scolding part.. depends on how you scold them. Cats understand what we say and they listen. My cat has a scratcher and he uses it, but since he's a puppy and he's developing to sign the territorio with his claws, he tried to cratch the wooden forniture of the hallway. I said firmly:"Lucio, no". My cat looked at me and meowed, like responding to me "But Mooom", like any child or teenager would do, and I simply repeated "no". He didn't scratch the forniture anymore. Don't treat your cat like if they're stupid, they know what you're saying and some proper scolding for teaching him how to behave, they do listen. Same goes for dogs, if you scold them in a proper manner for make them understand where they did wrong, they listen.
Cats are smart and they understand more than we realize . 😊 They are creatures of habit. I can understand that. They're the best pets and family members ever!!
I have found that it's OK to scold my cat; however, one must keep in mind that they are incredibly sensitive little creatures. For that reason, a well-timed No! or uhUH serves the purpose. No need to carry on. At that point your cat is well aware that you are displeased. Offering them an alternative at that point is a great idea, like showing them their scratching post if you have caught them scratching the furniture. I should add that some cats never learn indoor behavior, and escalating the scoldings will have no affect other than to make them afraid of you or make them dislike you. At the end of the day, your cat is who he is.
Yes saying their name before the command is important. I forgot to mention that. These are some great tips, which I would like to try with Roxy. She's the stinker that we can't trust in the house right now. Would love it if I could condition her using your method. thanks for the detailed tips! @@victoriac1010
Haha thanks! Well we are in no danger of being unhappy with Roxy - she's only 7 months old at this point. A coworker found her on the loading dock at work, in the cold rain and soaking wet. She was about 4 weeks at the time. We think she was abandoned because she was the runt, as she is still on the small side. She was born wild, and so has that wild spirit. It will take some time and patience, but we will get there. In the mean time, she has a room that we are adding on, and the back yard. The room is not yet furnished (except with her stuff, like chairs with beds & heating pads, and a cat tower. She's quite happy out there, and we can close the doors at night to protect her from coyotes. @@victoriac1010
As I've just commented, not only does my eldest cat know exactly what she's done wrong and understand why I'm shouting at her, but she runs off with her tail straight up, so in no way distressed.
I agree, cats will definetly be able to understand if there is something you don’t like them to do. I’ve had cats that more or less doesn’t do it again, and I’ve also had a cat who understood it but thought it’s not quite mandatory to obey it :) There’s a difference from saying “no” to your cat and a cat being frightened.
My cat Ceasar never gave up on me, while everyone else had. If you give them a chance, they are incredible friends. There was one period several years ago, for a few long months; where Ceasar was concerned more about my health than I was... Yet he never gave up. If i was doing something bad, he never stopped doing what he could to protest. It's hard to explain unless you have a close relationship with a cat. He knows I have some bad habits. He does his best to be involved in my well being. He keeps a close eye on me. He encourages rest, eating, and healthy routine. He gets upset when I let him down.
My angel cured my addiction to crack. She would not let me alone in the bathroom to get high,she hated it and that was enough for me. She needs me, although now she hates any disruption in mine and hers home and time together. I harness trained her and through myself into her. Your comment is the first I've seen that describes what I've experienced with my baby.
At last a video about teaching people how to treat cats. I see so many videos of cats owner that ignoring their pet cat not respecting them or care keeping away from danger. Thank you for the great video. keep them them coming.❤ 🙏🐈🐈🐈🐈
I love 💕 my cat so much. I've had him since he was a teeny baby, and he's 12 years old now. He greets me every day when I get home from work, follows me all around the house, lays on the floor on his back with his belly up- he is without a doubt the BEST cat in the world! I just love him so much! He is my baby. He's not a cuddler, and never sits on my lap, but if I'm at my desk, he comes and lays down right in front of me, and we cuddle like that. I give him scratches and rubs, and hugs and kisses- sometimes for an hour or two. I sleepwalk, and no word of a lie- if he sees me, and he can reach me, he will wake me up with his paw by tapping me. That is just the SWEETEST thing ever! ☺️I honestly care about cats more than I care about humans, not counting my own family, of course, but I don't get emotional over people being abused or homeless, but I can't bare to see or hear about cats being abused or unwanted because it upsets me so much. One thing this video could have mentioned is it hurts your cat's feelings if you don't provide preventative and necessary medical care. They need to see their doctors regularly! Especially senior cats. I also don't let my cat even THINK about going outside. He is strictly an indoor kitty. Cats are AMAZING! They are the BEST! 🥰😻
I completely agree that cats are the best. I have a female black kitty who’s about to turn 8 in April. Her name is Wednesday, but I just call her Baby. She follows me around the apartment and always parks next to me. We sleep together all curled up in bed. I was always a dog person and never really thought about cats. But 8 years ago I had a roommate who asked if he could adopt one. I was kind of reluctant but said okay. When Baby got home guess who bonded with her?! Lol. We became so close that when my friend friend moved a couple years ago, I told him that Baby was staying. Luckily, it all worked out and she’s mine forever. 😻🐈🐈🐈
To my shame i did on two of my previous cats. But only after they goes on my nerves for some months consistantly, in the end i wasnt just their destined owner. Found them a way more fitting home. Years later by random occasion i found a cat i didnt know anything about but was extremely unhappy with her situation so i gabe it a try and ever since all this years i never ever even think of anything bad. Just the perfect cat for me, will never find anotherone like her so i treasure every day with her knowing that. Learning: if it doesnt fit, let each other go. Sticking to unhealty relationships, eighter humans or pets hurts both sides.
My cat is wonderful! She is very vocal about food or wanting to go outside better than my dog sometimes. I always ask: Show me what you want?: and she does every time. I have also trained her to be able to acknowledge when the weather is bad outside. When she wants to go out and it is raining I tell her so. I pick her up, open the door and say: See it is raining outside. ( she accesses what I am saying ) She then realizes I am right and then she quits asking to go outside. She is very smart. She was a little ball of fur when we found her outside our house. Positively a beautiful animal! She is a bout a year old now and is such a good friend. Yes on petting. I figured that out fast. She is fine with cheek, head and back petting. Paws and belly off limits. Yes I always acknowledge my cat when coming home every time. Dog to. This is extremely important. When your gone away for 8 to 10 hours they wait patiently for us to come home and are always glad to see us! Respect is involved and it should be shown to them. They have missed us all day long. You definitely would not ignore your spouse upon returning home! They are just as important!! I have learned a few other valuable things in this video. Especially about the laser chasing thing. We had no idea about a reward after doing so. Sweet! My cat is also excellent about being called by her name every time and she always comes back to the house or even in the house pretty fast! Sometimes we clap our hands while calling her name when outside. This helps if she is a little bit out of vocal range. Lucy. Excellent video. Thanks!
Actually with dogs it's recommended you don't make a big fuss before you leave or after you return as that teaches them it's a traumatic experience being away from you. You end up with a dog that becomes completely co dependent and can't handle being alone.
Is something wrong with your cat for her not to see that it's raining and instead for you to tell her? Hear me out, maybe, JUST MAYBE, that when the cat sees the rain, she realizes on her own that she doesn't want to go out there regardless of what you say. I know that's a HUGE leap in logic but I'm pretty sure that's the number one reason. Unless your cat is that stupid to not see rain, or blind. If my cat sees it's raining, she won't go outside. I don't have to say anything to her. Maybe my cat is just that much of a genius though.
My cat has certain meows that I recognize. My cat Sophie has a meow when she stays in the hallway and wants her litter box scooped. She has another one when she wants to play and another for food. The meows are all different and she has me trained to respond to them.
My 7 month old kitten has no issue me rubbing her belly or touching her tail, paws. She doesn't even mind when I have to trim her nails, in fact one time she rested her eyes while being in my lap while trimming her nails and another time she was pouring but not because she was suffering but because she felt safe. I'M truly blessed to have such a well behaved cat considering I've seen how crazy cats can get especially when having to trim their nails.
Cats mostly freak out because they weren't taught at a young age that it's okay! You're teaching your baby at a young age that it's safe, and okay - that getting their nails trimmed isn't scary! Good job! I've gotten mine MOSTLY used to it, and even got mine to learn to be more gentle with their claws for the most part.
I have two cats and two Poms. I have four animals greeting me when I come home and it is so heartwarming. One cat is more attached to me then the other so sometimes the other one stays in her spot on the cat tree. I always go over and say hi to her LOL But she is the one who really loves belly rubs. They are actually very sensitive and intuitive to us! I agree/disagree with the "scolding". No, I don't yell at them or hit them, animals should never be hit. But when they get in the bathroom and tear up the toilet paper, when they hear me coming, they run out of the room, they know! LOL
I just want to say, my cat knows exactly what he did when he’s getting “reprimanded”. He loves to chew on cables and knocks over his water fountain. When I get home he hides and refuses to look at me or enter the room where the crime happened. Yes I get mad, but it doesn’t stop him from cuddling with me.
Same. My Murdock was a starving kitten when I found him so he was pretty food crazy for a while. He'd try to take food right off my plate and I'd give him a firm boop on the head. Every now and then he'll still try to get food but he pre-flinches before he does it because he knows he's gonna get booped
Our cat's feelings are hurt when my husband and I kiss. Our cat feels left out and is very vocal about letting us know he wants attention too, every single time! 😆
@@JustinDaniels We had another cat who was 5 years older than him and very docile. She died this year. They never got along because he is very territorial. He bullied her every day. He is much more relaxed now that she is gone.
I one told my mom the definition of insanity and compared it to her discipline specifically around homework or forgetting forms anyway 10 years later i get diagnoses with adhd
People sometimes forget that forcing a cat to do anything is distressing to them. We have to deal with them on their own terms. I remind myself this all the time. I love my kitty.
My Maine Coon cat was rarely interested in the toys that I bought him, but if he could get his huge paws on a roll of toilet paper, then he was ready for action! The only time he got upset with me was when he didn't get nearly all of the tuna I had on hand!
😂. The toilet paper is my cats favorite toy! I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve walked into ‘miles’ of toilet paper on the floor. He’s such a cheeky little boy😂
I can't fathom people who hit or yell at their animals, cat or dog. All it takes is a gentle soft tone of voice praising them with words associated with what they did right and petting them while pointing to the good thing they did and repeating the word. Same thing for telling them no. Just lower your voice, scowl and say no scratching, etc. Cats are just as trainable as dogs, in my experience. My 10 year old cat has a tremendous vocabulary and understands so many words it's crazy. People who say cats don't care about people must lack the ability to truly bond with animals. My kitty adores me and gets so excited when I get her up every morning, she's running around meowing and her fur gets all fluffy. She has a little round bed next to me she sleeps in all day despite her towers in her bedroom. She follows me into whatever room I'm working in. Sometimes it's fun to play hide and seek and with her. edit: If there is yelling in the household, like parents screaming at each other or at kids, that causes extreme distress and trauma in dogs AND cats...and babies. It physically hurts their sensitive ears and over time it emotionally scars them and makes them feel unsafe, which can cause aggression. Don't yell!
I sometimes go to the office and sometimes work from home. She always gets a "Hi honey, I'm home!!" I never tell my cat off for walking on the kitchen surfaces as she doesn't know it's wrong and all she would know is that when I get home, I would yell at her. That is NO way to have a happy cat! I wash my kitchen surfaces down with saline solution as it's much kinder and less hazardous than stinky chemicals! Keep loving your moggies, all you out there! ❤😺
I love verbally acknowledging my cats whenever I see them and watching their tails perk up, it’s so cute ❤ We have the convenient side effect that our house is already very cat friendly because both my sister and I have autism so we hate loud noises and many smells, and are naturally very understanding of the kitties!
Watching this makes me even lonelier cuz my cat went to heaven years ago. I miss them so much. In this video i pretty much did everything well except for 1,2,6,7. This will serve as a good advice/tipa if i ever adopt another cat in the future.
@@will-i-am-not Are you seriously making fun of someone who lost their pet? Honestly, I hope there is a heaven just so I can see them again. I used to be atheist and even when I was I found people like you cringe. Just like I found Christians and anyone else who forced their beliefs onto people to be cringe. This is why I don't label myself anything because I can't escape the cringe! I really don't want to be associated with idiots like you. Let people be people. It's kinda hypocritical as well to be atheist and being annoyed at the religious "nuts" who force it down your throat. You're no better by forcing atheism down people's throats! I believe that people should be people and believe whatever the hell they want. Seriously, who cares and why does it bother you that someone has faith? Are you jealous? That's the only thing I can think of why you feel the need to knock someone's faith down. Grow up!
So sorry for your loss , and know there are many kitty's who need a good home and unconditional love , ❤️ u will make nother cat very happy and you will see you kitty in heaven again , I have 3 now , and had some to have passed too , ❤❤❤
Thank you for this video. I didn’t know a lot of the advice that was given. Yes my daughter found a cat and my daughter went to college and left the cat so now I have to take care of her so from now on I’ll try to make sure I give it attention when I come home and when I leave home to go to work.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Yeah I really miss my cat - he lived to be nearly 19 years old. His passing isn't recent though, it's been over a decade, but I still think about him - he was awesome. My cat was smart enough that it was pretty clear what he liked and didn't like, and it was basically the same as figuring out a human - most of his reactions were pretty much on. They're the best - one thing some cat owners sorta lose sight of or never even think about (somehow...), is cleanlines. Cats are usually decent at taking care of themselves and keeping clean... but then there are cats who aren't. They can learn though. Some cats need a little encouragement. It doesn't really take all that much though - even though cats generally dislike it, keeping them clean with a slightly warm bath - and then help dab them with a towel as much as you can - and they'll angrily groom themselves until they think they won't melt - most of the time, whether they like it or hate it, they will LEARN to be cleaner if they aren't already. I notice a lot of cat owners don't smell very good - dog owners too - because they don't notice the scents and don't clean up after their litter box enough. It isn't good - but some people go to the extreme and don't even notice the scent of ammonia. ...not a great idea to use strongly scented shampoos meant for humans - I forget what we always used, but it was something that wouldn't hurt their eyes etc, if it happened to get in them. Not that it ever did - as much as he hated it, his struggle was limited once he realized it was all wet, and slippery, and he just wanted me to get it over with. My cat was always salty for an hour or so after we bathed him - but we had to do it so rarely it wasn't really even a thing he thought about afterward - he didn't like the bath tub for most of his life, but that was actually due to him following his curiosity right into someone else's bath, haha - he stopped being afraid of the bathtub, etc too, eventually, but that's pretty much expected with age and experience. He still didn't like it, though - but that's fine, because he intentionally dumped cups of water on me a bunch of times and no, he wasn't thirsty - he was instigating. His eyes said it all. A little karma is good for them too, sometimes, haha. Training a cat is sometimes as easy as paying attention to them, to the extent they're "trainable" anyway... they basically just have to learn what you want or find acceptable naturally, since you can't use words - at least not until the cat learns what the sounds you make mean. They'll take note if you do it consistently though - even if they seem like they're ignoring you or are even annoyed, but they do learn because they want to make you happy / not make you mad / not have YOU make THEM annoyed. It's just one of those things - you DO have to be attentive if you don't want your cat to avoid you - just like a human would. The same way we all do.
My Tortoise Shell went with the Ex in the Break-Up, as i was traveling alot and knew she would not be happy alone. Loved Ember tremendously, and still miss her...but i know her 18 years were good, both with D and I, and with D and the new fella.
Coming home from work my cat is always waiting at the door. It is part of our everyday ritual to have a 5 minute pet and scritch session when I return. Not a single bad day I have at work can't be fixed by a little love session 😭
My neighbours cat greeted me to the street when i moved in on the 31st of October last year, almost every day since the cats came to say hi and spends a few hours with me each day, as soon as i open my front door if the cats out she comes to see me. A few weeks ago she even left a dead mouse at my back door as a thank you for some meat i fed her when she was hungry. Shes my four legged best friend i deeply appreciate it when she comes to visit me.
I adopted my best friends' cat for a few months until he found a cat suitable apartment. My apartment had an entrance phone that made a tiny bell ring for a moment when i typed in the entry code at the main gate. Kitty learnt that if she heard that bell, i was gonna show up in a minute. So she was always sitting in front of the entrance door of my apartment when i got home every day and was waiting for me eagerly. It was so wholesome
My Siamese-mix senior girl initiated a greeting ritual each time I come home, which began a couple of months after her adoption. She wants us to spend ten minutes on the foyer rug where she rolls over, 'makes cute', and I indulge her with lots of petting and baby talk. I'm glad to do it!
Cats are amazing explorers, their curiosity are always high, specially when they are with their favourite person. They follows and observes what their person is doing and tries to connect accordingly which is very sweet and adorable gesture of love and trust.
Maybe, but I think it mainly teaches cats what not to do when we're around. I regret reprimanding my cat, as she seemed scared and it harmed our bond, and I'd hear her "breaking rules" when she didn't think anyone knew. I really like the tips in this video, as they're aimed at addressing underlying issues.
if the cat is an indoor pet, they are all day (and night) inside, they don't understand that it is safer for them to be inside, that there is danger and bad weather outside, so they are inside and the highlight of their day is when the owner comes home, the cat doesn't understand if you had a bad day, if your boss is an ass or you argued with the sales person or the uber driver, they are just happy and exited to see us, and the way they express their feelings is being hyper, doing zoomies or meowing and trying to make physical contact, because (duh) they can't handle you a cup of tea and ask how was your day. This article is so on point, and I totally agree, just saying something, petting or kissing them does the trick. I agree that my life might be somehow less complicated without my two cats, who I didn't even planning to get in the first place, they were given to me by someone who didn't want them, but I wouldn't have it any other way😺😸❤❤❤❤❤
The thing about not scolding or punishing your cat because they can’t make the connection that they’ve done something wrong is completely and provably untrue, and just leads to badly behaved cats. My fiancée and I have raised and trained a total of 4 cats together, and she used to have plenty more when she was younger. Scolding or punishing (usually just with water from a spray bottle) is quite effective, and you can definitely tell the cats understand pretty quickly and easily why they’re being punished, and that there are certain things they’re not supposed to do, or places they’re not supposed to go.
It may seem like it, but I think they just avoid doing those things when we're around. If we're not around, they probably still do those things. I had this experience with my cat--I used tactics like that, and could tell my cat was scared, and I'd hear her "breaking rules" when she didn't think anyone knew. I still regret punishing her, as it was harmful to our bond. I found some behaviorist tips useful, like one can deter a cat from "banned" places with a motion sensor that puffs out a little air or beeps, so the cat associates the air/beep with the place and not us. One can also give the cat other ways to meet their need, like having an alternative stool if we don't want them on the counter.
I adopted 2 kittens from an animal shelter once, brother and sister (Rupert and Lily). They were bonded so separating them wasn't an option the animal shelter would allow. A few months after having them, Rupert got sick and I can't remember exactly what the illness was, but the vet told us to bring both the cats in together, mainly for comfort reasons. It ended up that Rupert needed to stay for a few days in the office so we had to bring Lily home. When we went to pick up Rupert the vet warned us that Lily might act somewhat aggressive toward her brother because of the strange scents on him from the vet. They were very right and it lasted for almost a week. Rupert would go to be around his sister and she would attack him almost every time. It was really sad to see, but understandable. Someone mentioned taking some pungent liquid and applying a little bit of it on the cats in a place they won't immediately clean off. So we put a tiny bit of water from a can of tuna on each cat and within an hour they were literally back to normal with their relationship. I'm not an expert whatsoever, so this may be a pretty bad practice, but after a week of animosity toward each other, we were willing to try anything. And it did work.
Thankyou !!!!! i am so tired of people playing with those stupid lasers - my father wasn't the best with animals, but even he said, that's not fair , his heart rate will go up and not catch prey, it's un-natural . I'm shocked at these pet experts that say they are okay. my kitty is a bit feral and i make sure she has toys that she can rip to shreds - she loves tunnels too. - her new take the living room toy. Our house, is argumentative at times , and i always 'check her' and make sure she knows that it s not about her - i will make sure she is comforted later.
About overwhelming smells: My cat was always curious what I drink in the morning. One time I handed over the coffee I was drinking. After that he isn't curious anymore.
I totally disagree that they don't understand wrong doing and/or why they are shouted at when they do. My eldest cat sometimes bullies my youngest and when she's shouted at for so doing, she runs away with her tail UP not down. Forty years ago I had a cat that scratched the sofa, when I shouted at her, she'd look straight at me, flatten her ears and double her efforts until I was within a hair's breadth of her, when she'd run off - again, tail up as if saying "Ha-ha can't catch me!"
We had a roommate who yelled at our cats when they played, claiming they might injured each other. We would yell back at her telling her it's not her place to do so
The problem with general statements is that they don't take into account different personalities. My animals have ALL been unique and one thing didn't work the same. I've had my rebels and my lovers. The social and the loner.
1:49 I tried to use a laser pointer with my first cat (a feral rescue at 6 months) but was disappointed and impressed: Kitty VERY quickly figured out there was some connection between my hand movement and the dot, so became disinterested with my teasing shenanigans. (Smart Kitty!)
My cat has her own room! She took over the spare bedroom in our house, and I never go in there if she’s sleeping. Which is awkward, as the room was originally used as our office/library, but I can’t bear to disturb her when she’s having a nap.
I had 3 cats that did the same thing , they all died less than 1 year later , if they start meowing at night when you should be sleeping , it mean they are asking for help
Same here❤ We have four cats and one of them makes it very clear if their toilets are not clean 😼 Shame on those ppl who have cats but do not take care of their basical needs, like clean toilets 🤨 We take poops away immediately. Cars are very clean and of course they do not like to use their toilets if there is poop or urine.
@@mirjam293 Just curious. How many litter boxes do you have? Do they each have their own? I only have one cat that's why I'm asking. Cats are VERY clean! And don't get me started on people who don't take care of their animals. The people who lived in the apartment next to me abandoned their dogs. They had been in there almost 3 weeks with no food, water or AC (I live in Florida) before maintenance noticed and called animal control. It was a Friday and they said they'd be back Monday to get them. I ended up calling the police at 4am because they started yowling and it was breaking my heart knowing they were trapped in that environment and breathing that air. I have never seen or smelled such horrendous conditions. They pooped and peed in the living room, but stayed in one of the bedrooms. She is being charged, one of them died. 😥
Number 5 I really don't agree with. If this was the case, then why do cats understand the human doesn't want them on the counter? I absolutely know that cats understand the basics of what they are doing when someone yells or reacts a certain way. I feel they ignore it sometimes to push boundaries, or just straight up forgot, or it's because of their quick instincts like scratching.
I agree partly - they definitely know in the moment that they shouldn't keep doing a certain thing if you scold them. But it has to be in the moment of the unwanted behavior. If you scold them 5 minutes after they've already stopped doing the unwanted thing, it does nobody any good, they won't connect the scolding to the bad behavior. If I catch my cat on the counter, I clap my hands and say NO and she'll get down and knows that I don't want her on the counter. But if my cat pukes on the carpet while I'm asleep, and I find the stain in the morning, there's no use in scolding her, she wouldn't know why she's being scolded in that moment. I also don't scold her if she gets on the counter during the night and steals something or makes a mess, even though I obviously know that she did, in the morning. No use.
@@PawsOnTheBalconyhaha waking up in the morning step out of bed onto a ball of puke.. look down .. why's my feet wet .?! 😅hahaha pleasures of owning a cat 🐈 😅
My kitty loves to play and cuddle. She follows me around everywhere i go. Even just walking around the house she's always by my side. She sleeps between my legs most nights too. Shes my little space heater. She was a ferrell kitty (all black with a little chest patch of white) and i took her in at about 2 or 3 months old. Her name is willow. ( As in willow Ferrell) Spayed her around 7 months. She went into heat a few times before i was able to get her spayed. She is so talkative. I try and talk to her all day long and tell her i love her and play with her with her mousies and fishies. I might have saved her from the dangers of the outside (we live in the country with wild dogs and coyotes) but she saved me too. She basically cured my depression and ive been sober from drugs for over 2 years now. I got clean when i saved her. I used for almost 10 years. She truly saved my life and i love her with every ounce of my heart and soul.
I own 2. When I get home they are already waiting for me. I crouch and show them my empty hands. They smell, lick and rub them, then keep rubbing around the legs and even jump on my back/shoulders. When the ritual is over we all go about our things.
Thank you for this video. It is very informative and important to the new cat owner and the type of breed that you choose has its own rabbit hole of traits to become familiar with.
I like this because it's very true..my cat was a rescue cat and had spent a long time or part.of her formative life in a rescue centre in kitten. She was 19moths old when I had her and very playful as a kitten..told she would always be a house cat, didn't like being picked up but liked sitting on their owners lap when feeling a sense of trust! She is an old girl now and is 15 in March, and has had to put up with much in living here that I have felt very sorry for her not having a peaceful home environment...she is more than aware of where the noise is centered...She is beautiful and intelligent but also quirky and shy..she has to trust you before allowing for closeness...Anyway she has had attempts made against her for being outdoors..and this wasn't pleasant for her..missing 2 days, kept locally and dismissed as important but my forever companion...anyway that aside a mental note has been made with self of the incident and it has been logged. Whom would want to Hurt an innocent animal shows mentality issues..so now I keep her indoors, lest it might occur again...she likes a sniff around and always eager for the warmth again after a couple of hours..but all you say is specifically true of her..thank you, love and light and namaste 😊
my kitty, Jon Snow, greets me with a high raised tail when I come home from work and usually it is twitching. I always give him a soft vocal hello and a rub and head scratch. I adopted him in Oct 2021 as a blind and FIV+ kitty. he is so loving and chill cat
I think my cat doesn’t care about anything listed above. Just give him wet food, no touchy, no eye contact for more than 15sec, don’t disturb his sleep. I understood the assignment really well after him owning us for 17 years 🙄
That you own a cat is a myth. You may have purchased them, but once they have explored your home, they have picked out their favorite places and let you live in the house with them.
Owned cats all my life, all in all great advice. 1. A stern 'NO' when they're up on a counter eventually curbs the problem - the key is consistency. 2. Bass from your music isn't always an issue. I have a large house and when the tunes are cranked 1 of my 2 cats has no issue jumping on the couch beside me, often dozing off while its playing. Another cat we had years ago would do the same thing vs exiting to a room at the other side of the house.
9. Ignoring them when you come home
8. Overlooking their hunting instincts: give them food or toy after playing with them
7. Disregarding their preferred petting zones
6. Not respecting their space
5. Scolding or punishing them
4. Loud noises or yelling
3. Ignoring their communicating attempts
2. Forced socialization
1. Overwhelming smells
You are a legend 💪💪💪💯💯💯
You are my favourite people in comment sections, I still watch the video, but it's great to make sure it's relevant 😀 thank you.
Thank you so much for making this list and sharing it with us. 💌
Thanks👍💪👌💯❤ Cat lovin' Dad!
Children and cats must be related.
When I come home from work, my wife will call out “papa’s home!”, and those two little furry sweethearts come running to me. It warms my heart so much. It’s nice to see that I don’t do anything on the list.
When I get home, I yell "Majin!" and he comes running every time. Little goober.
@@Majin_Fuu he's precious.
You're blessed. Good for you (too).
So nice to hear/read this. It's super😊👍
@@nickeypetersen5622
I just threw up
I think a big part of keeping cats happy is letting them smell whatever is in your hands so they better understand what is happening.
Yeah can't do this with food. Tidus is too food motivated
I do this with my cats and my dog. I always show them what I have in my hands when they’re curious.
It's the worst when I'm cooking. Most smells and most chance for my cat to get hurt around the place. But letting him smell what I'm cooking often calms him when he realizes he wouldn't like it 😆
@@bestaround3323 I do it with foods I'm 99% sure they won't like. So a fruit, most vegetables, bread, or most diary foods.
I always let my cat smell everything because he's blind, even my food. Unfortunately, it's rare for him to actually wanna eat something off my plate but he always wants to know what are the options. 😂❤
My cat sent me this video
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😂😂😂😂 good kitty
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could this be a sign?
Our cat always greets us when we come home. We make a big deal out of it. Such a sweetie.
My cat used to always run towards me. I used to greet him with "hello beautiful!!!!" and so much joy, hugs and kisses. 😻💖 Cats are awesome.
Mine does the same. So beautiful to experience this
And when their tail goes up😍😍😍
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My son's cat figured out the laser in a couple minutes and just refused to chase it. She looked at the dot on the floor then looked right at the pointer.
Your son was very lucky, my cat was trying to scratch my son and grab the pointer from his hand after a few minutes.
Blitzy did that too. They’re very intelligent hey.
mine too! he looked at me like i was stupid lol
Mine too
Yeah, it took my cats about 2 minutes to figure out where the light was coming from. Bert just comes and steals the pointer instead of chasing the light.
A perfect companion if youre a quiet introvert like me 😀
Me too!!
Why do you think anyone cares about you being a introvert... no need to try and gather attention with a disability like that..
I am a loud as fuck extrovert and there's no creature I'd rather share a space with than a cat. They are perfect either way :)
My cat adopted me about 15 months ago. She came out of nowhere outside my door meowing. She was about 11 months old, no chip, not fixed, no one came looking for her. I named her Misty, she's gray and white. I swear she is someone I used to know, the way we communicate with each other! Who rescued who?!
Mine too!! I feel someone i knew and l Ioved reincarnated.
@@suzymiller4482 And someone who knew I needed her at that exact moment.
Blessed by the CDS (Cat Distribution System)
I had a beautiful grey kitty named Misty. Good luck.
@@kathymc234 I just realized that my profile picture is Misty!!😂 See how the gray comes down into the white, like mist? Misty Day, the white witch from American Horror Story, Misty Mountain Hop by Zeppelin, and where she came from is a Mist-er-y. We named her Stella for a few days, and when I changed it to Misty she was very receptive. Like that had been her name for the year before.
I rescued a cat who was a stray for 9 years. It took him a while to get used to having a home, now he follows me everywhere. He loves to sit on the windowsill on a really cold day and then go and snuggle in loads of blankets. I have random blankets all around my home so he's comfortable and warm, he's a little grey tabby and I adore him. Thank you for this video and information ❤❤
A little fluffy grey cat began living under my carport. I figured that she must've been a lost pet, so I put up found cat signs around my neighborhood. Nobody claimed her, so I decided to keep her. Once I let her inside, she never wanted to go outside ever again. 😂 She sometimes sits by the window, looking outside and hisses. There's never been anything out there. I think she's hissing at the outside because she really dislikes being outdoors now. That's the only thing I can think of that she's hissing at.😂 Otherwise, she's a really nice cat.
@@Thundarr995 That's so nice of you to do!❤
Thank you…♥️
How do you know tha cat was a stray for 9 years?
@@indefinitingdefinition an old lady was feeding him as he slept in her garden for shelter. The old lady passed I took him in. The old lady also used to fed his mother who was also a stray
The first thing that I do when I come home is to hug my cat and tell him that he's the most beautiful baby in the world! He has a special meow for "Bye" and it breaks my heart every time.
Yeah the first thing I always did was seek out my girl kitty when I got back home. I was addicted to her. I’d miss her badly even if I was away a little while doing errands. ❤
Dogs have owners... cats have "staff." We adopted two female kittens from a foster home. Since they had always spent a great deal of time around other animals, they INSTANTLY got along with our two dogs. Not even one MINUTE of hesitation interacting with them. It was wonderful.
Dogs have owners.. Cats are THE owners 😂😂😂
Totally. My cats walk all over me.😂😂
@@Oldschoolnana OMG, right??? Last night my big girl cat decided, at 1:30 in the morning, to make biscuits for 45 minutes straight, on my butt! Woke me up and I couldn't get back to sleep until an hour later.
@@Man-In-The-Home-Stretch-60 🤣🤣
Just overly sensitive high maintenance cockroaches with fur. No thanks.
My first cat was like the child in the household. Spoiled rotten and deeply loved on. He was a healthy, happy boy.
you can't spoil 'em with love.
@@JustMe-uu3bhpretty sure you can spoil someone with love
@@samuelflipaclip7415absolutely yes
I'm really glad you mentioned laser pointers. I've seen the confusion and frustration when the red dot can't be caught and just disappears.
ball of foil, paper airplanes, strings, etc are the best way to play, because they can actually catch it and sink their teeth/nails into it.
That’s the one thing that I learned from this too. Good tip and well taken.
Yeah. Laser pointers work for about one minute the first time you bring it out. Cats quickly figure that whole scam out.
@@glenn212nowWhat when I was a kid my cat never got tired of chasing that laser 😂
@@DanielAnderssson my kitty always sees the laser on the floor then looks up at me like “Are you kidding me?” But she loves to bite it. So it’s not a total waste.
One of my cats totally changed when I was a kid because of the lazer pointer. She became obsessed with the red dot, and would look for it everywhere. It was obvious that she was frustrated, and she never really like normal toys after that. Since then, I have learned that tangible toys, like a ball of foil, paper airplanes, strings, etc are the best way to play, because they can actually catch it and sink their teeth/nails into it.
Just make sure the toy is made for cats!
@@HermioneDisapprovesOfJKR You're correct! Thank you!
That is exactly why people shouldn't even use the laser dot with their cats (at all). And bless you for realizing it.
@@easygoing6397 Well, only if your cat won't move away from the door and trying to get out, this is the only time it's appropriate to use a laser pointer and only to get them away from the door. Not to play or anything like that.
Yep I nearly ruined my British Short Hair with a laser pointer. It took over a year maybe 2 for him to stop looking for the laser. Never ever use a laser pointer with cats.
Anyone else meow back?
Meow
Meow
Every time
Me
I do 😊❤
im autistic and introverted. this made me realize that i am very similar to a cat. its pretty interesting when you think about it. i need my own little dark nook to escape to, like a closet or just a small corner where i can relax and observe from the outside. i hate being bothered during that time. im also prone to feeling misunderstood and over looked for my abilities. i can be quite sensitive even though i may not always show it and am good at covering up when i am stressed. im quite independent and like to explore and mess around with things, in my own time of course. im pretty quiet but i show my love and understanding in different ways to most people, even if i can seem kind of cold or indifferent. i like to reserve my energy for when i need it most, so i do like to laze around but i still prioritize activity and health. im very keen and attuned to my surroundings in ways others arent. to the point where it can be overwhelming or overstimulating for me. i wear noise cancelling headphones because of how loud and stressful things can be. my sense of smell is through the roof. it may not be like a cat's where i can smell stuff from very far away, but i tend to notice a smell before anyone else does, or even notice a smell that no one else does. even the meowing aspect was interesting, because it is very akin to masking in autistic people who try to communicate with others who arent autistic. i am quite nonverbal unless i need to or i want to discuss a topic of interest. other than that i force myself to speak so others can understand me without any difficulties. this honestly may be the reason why i dont like to be around cats sometimes because its like interacting with a small me😂
As a cat, I can confirm that this is exactly how we feel.
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About the scolding part.. depends on how you scold them. Cats understand what we say and they listen. My cat has a scratcher and he uses it, but since he's a puppy and he's developing to sign the territorio with his claws, he tried to cratch the wooden forniture of the hallway. I said firmly:"Lucio, no". My cat looked at me and meowed, like responding to me "But Mooom", like any child or teenager would do, and I simply repeated "no". He didn't scratch the forniture anymore.
Don't treat your cat like if they're stupid, they know what you're saying and some proper scolding for teaching him how to behave, they do listen. Same goes for dogs, if you scold them in a proper manner for make them understand where they did wrong, they listen.
Cats are smart and they understand more than we realize . 😊 They are creatures of habit. I can understand that. They're the best pets and family members ever!!
I have found that it's OK to scold my cat; however, one must keep in mind that they are incredibly sensitive little creatures. For that reason, a well-timed No! or uhUH serves the purpose. No need to carry on. At that point your cat is well aware that you are displeased. Offering them an alternative at that point is a great idea, like showing them their scratching post if you have caught them scratching the furniture. I should add that some cats never learn indoor behavior, and escalating the scoldings will have no affect other than to make them afraid of you or make them dislike you. At the end of the day, your cat is who he is.
Yes saying their name before the command is important. I forgot to mention that. These are some great tips, which I would like to try with Roxy. She's the stinker that we can't trust in the house right now. Would love it if I could condition her using your method. thanks for the detailed tips! @@victoriac1010
Haha thanks! Well we are in no danger of being unhappy with Roxy - she's only 7 months old at this point. A coworker found her on the loading dock at work, in the cold rain and soaking wet. She was about 4 weeks at the time. We think she was abandoned because she was the runt, as she is still on the small side. She was born wild, and so has that wild spirit. It will take some time and patience, but we will get there. In the mean time, she has a room that we are adding on, and the back yard. The room is not yet furnished (except with her stuff, like chairs with beds & heating pads, and a cat tower. She's quite happy out there, and we can close the doors at night to protect her from coyotes. @@victoriac1010
As I've just commented, not only does my eldest cat know exactly what she's done wrong and understand why I'm shouting at her, but she runs off with her tail straight up, so in no way distressed.
My kitties responded well to scolding, too, when they were learning about the house. It’s just training. It’s not fun but then it’s done.
I agree, cats will definetly be able to understand if there is something you don’t like them to do. I’ve had cats that more or less doesn’t do it again, and I’ve also had a cat who understood it but thought it’s not quite mandatory to obey it :)
There’s a difference from saying “no” to your cat and a cat being frightened.
My cat Ceasar never gave up on me, while everyone else had. If you give them a chance, they are incredible friends.
There was one period several years ago, for a few long months; where Ceasar was concerned more about my health than I was...
Yet he never gave up. If i was doing something bad, he never stopped doing what he could to protest. It's hard to explain unless you have a close relationship with a cat. He knows I have some bad habits. He does his best to be involved in my well being.
He keeps a close eye on me. He encourages rest, eating, and healthy routine. He gets upset when I let him down.
My angel cured my addiction to crack. She would not let me alone in the bathroom to get high,she hated it and that was enough for me. She needs me, although now she hates any disruption in mine and hers home and time together. I harness trained her and through myself into her. Your comment is the first I've seen that describes what I've experienced with my baby.
At last a video about teaching people how to treat cats.
I see so many videos of cats owner that ignoring their pet cat not respecting them or care keeping away from danger.
Thank you for the great video. keep them them coming.❤ 🙏🐈🐈🐈🐈
I love 💕 my cat so much. I've had him since he was a teeny baby, and he's 12 years old now. He greets me every day when I get home from work, follows me all around the house, lays on the floor on his back with his belly up- he is without a doubt the BEST cat in the world! I just love him so much! He is my baby. He's not a cuddler, and never sits on my lap, but if I'm at my desk, he comes and lays down right in front of me, and we cuddle like that. I give him scratches and rubs, and hugs and kisses- sometimes for an hour or two. I sleepwalk, and no word of a lie- if he sees me, and he can reach me, he will wake me up with his paw by tapping me. That is just the SWEETEST thing ever! ☺️I honestly care about cats more than I care about humans, not counting my own family, of course, but I don't get emotional over people being abused or homeless, but I can't bare to see or hear about cats being abused or unwanted because it upsets me so much. One thing this video could have mentioned is it hurts your cat's feelings if you don't provide preventative and necessary medical care. They need to see their doctors regularly! Especially senior cats. I also don't let my cat even THINK about going outside. He is strictly an indoor kitty. Cats are AMAZING! They are the BEST! 🥰😻
I completely agree that cats are the best. I have a female black kitty who’s about to turn 8 in April. Her name is Wednesday, but I just call her Baby. She follows me around the apartment and always parks next to me. We sleep together all curled up in bed. I was always a dog person and never really thought about cats. But 8 years ago I had a roommate who asked if he could adopt one. I was kind of reluctant but said okay. When Baby got home guess who bonded with her?! Lol. We became so close that when my friend friend moved a couple years ago, I told him that Baby was staying. Luckily, it all worked out and she’s mine forever. 😻🐈🐈🐈
I've had five cats ..all lived twenty Three years ❤
I would *never* scold my cat.. ever.
My cat can do absolutely nothing wrong and *never* upsets me.
I adore him 🥰
Same
You're ok!!!!!
To my shame i did on two of my previous cats. But only after they goes on my nerves for some months consistantly, in the end i wasnt just their destined owner. Found them a way more fitting home. Years later by random occasion i found a cat i didnt know anything about but was extremely unhappy with her situation so i gabe it a try and ever since all this years i never ever even think of anything bad. Just the perfect cat for me, will never find anotherone like her so i treasure every day with her knowing that.
Learning: if it doesnt fit, let each other go. Sticking to unhealty relationships, eighter humans or pets hurts both sides.
Shame mine likes to knock over my expensive headset, but only at 6-8am while I'm sleeping beside my oc
@@AgeofDictatorships-yc1ytwow. I never thought about it that way. Thanks! That makes so much sense
My cat may not speak words, but she gets her point across every time. I call her my furry little overlord.
Thank God there is someone who made this video as an attempt to clue in the people who MIGHT actually care
It would break my HEART to not acknowledge my cat when I get home. No matter how tired I am I always greet him and he gets dinner when I get home too.
My cat is wonderful! She is very vocal about food or wanting to go outside better than my dog sometimes. I always ask: Show me what you want?: and she does every time. I have also trained her to be able to acknowledge when the weather is bad outside. When she wants to go out and it is raining I tell her so. I pick her up, open the door and say: See it is raining outside. ( she accesses what I am saying ) She then realizes I am right and then she quits asking to go outside. She is very smart. She was a little ball of fur when we found her outside our house. Positively a beautiful animal! She is a bout a year old now and is such a good friend.
Yes on petting. I figured that out fast. She is fine with cheek, head and back petting. Paws and belly off limits.
Yes I always acknowledge my cat when coming home every time. Dog to. This is extremely important. When your gone away for 8 to 10 hours they wait patiently for us to come home and are always glad to see us! Respect is involved and it should be shown to them. They have missed us all day long. You definitely would not ignore your spouse upon returning home! They are just as important!! I have learned a few other valuable things in this video. Especially about the laser chasing thing. We had no idea about a reward after doing so. Sweet! My cat is also excellent about being called by her name every time and she always comes back to the house or even in the house pretty fast! Sometimes we clap our hands while calling her name when outside. This helps if she is a little bit out of vocal range. Lucy. Excellent video. Thanks!
Besides, I can’t wait to see my cat either! It’s so nice to come home to her! She always gets a special greeting!
Actually with dogs it's recommended you don't make a big fuss before you leave or after you return as that teaches them it's a traumatic experience being away from you. You end up with a dog that becomes completely co dependent and can't handle being alone.
Though Im not sure once its done enough to train them and they have gotten used to it whether you should or not. I'm a cat owner not a dog lol
Is something wrong with your cat for her not to see that it's raining and instead for you to tell her? Hear me out, maybe, JUST MAYBE, that when the cat sees the rain, she realizes on her own that she doesn't want to go out there regardless of what you say. I know that's a HUGE leap in logic but I'm pretty sure that's the number one reason. Unless your cat is that stupid to not see rain, or blind. If my cat sees it's raining, she won't go outside. I don't have to say anything to her. Maybe my cat is just that much of a genius though.
My cat has certain meows that I recognize. My cat Sophie has a meow when she stays in the hallway and wants her litter box scooped. She has another one when she wants to play and another for food. The meows are all different and she has me trained to respond to them.
Yes, we are their staff 😊
Yes mine one too has different meaows. Funniest one is when I work on laptop and he wants attention. 😂
Having owned cats my entire life, these things are spot on. Thanks for making this video.
Adoption centers need this video in their packets.
I second that motion...=^..^=..👣🐾
Not that spot on. These videos always forget one thing. Not all cats are the same.
My 7 month old kitten has no issue me rubbing her belly or touching her tail, paws. She doesn't even mind when I have to trim her nails, in fact one time she rested her eyes while being in my lap while trimming her nails and another time she was pouring but not because she was suffering but because she felt safe. I'M truly blessed to have such a well behaved cat considering I've seen how crazy cats can get especially when having to trim their nails.
Cats mostly freak out because they weren't taught at a young age that it's okay! You're teaching your baby at a young age that it's safe, and okay - that getting their nails trimmed isn't scary! Good job! I've gotten mine MOSTLY used to it, and even got mine to learn to be more gentle with their claws for the most part.
I have two cats and two Poms. I have four animals greeting me when I come home and it is so heartwarming. One cat is more attached to me then the other so sometimes the other one stays in her spot on the cat tree. I always go over and say hi to her LOL But she is the one who really loves belly rubs. They are actually very sensitive and intuitive to us! I agree/disagree with the "scolding". No, I don't yell at them or hit them, animals should never be hit. But when they get in the bathroom and tear up the toilet paper, when they hear me coming, they run out of the room, they know! LOL
I just want to say, my cat knows exactly what he did when he’s getting “reprimanded”. He loves to chew on cables and knocks over his water fountain. When I get home he hides and refuses to look at me or enter the room where the crime happened. Yes I get mad, but it doesn’t stop him from cuddling with me.
Same
Same. My Murdock was a starving kitten when I found him so he was pretty food crazy for a while. He'd try to take food right off my plate and I'd give him a firm boop on the head. Every now and then he'll still try to get food but he pre-flinches before he does it because he knows he's gonna get booped
I've watched many feline teaching videos., and this is one of the stronger ones. I particularly appreciate the attention to recent research.
Saw one where they advise strongly about NOT putting hats or clothes on a cat. I have to agree. Cats can't stand any sense of confinement.
Agreed
Our cat's feelings are hurt when my husband and I kiss. Our cat feels left out and is very vocal about letting us know he wants attention too, every single time! 😆
That's hurtful! You should kiss outside of your cat's presence. They have feelings you know!
Same in our house... The cat, and the dog will try to sneak between us
@@wahn10 Our cat comes into any room I am in because he follows me everywhere.
Maybe you need to get your cat a mate then
@@JustinDaniels We had another cat who was 5 years older than him and very docile. She died this year. They never got along because he is very territorial. He bullied her every day. He is much more relaxed now that she is gone.
“Scolding/punishing causes a cat emotional distress” it also caused me emotional distress as a kid
I took 20 years of that! 😢
I one told my mom the definition of insanity and compared it to her discipline specifically around homework or forgetting forms anyway 10 years later i get diagnoses with adhd
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I grew up with a very Verbally Abusive Mother , who would yell 70% of the time and barely a father figure he left when I was 9
Butters was so loved by his mom and dad and every one else who wstched his little clips loved him from the first time i watched 6 years ago
I see a cat and I hit the like button.
People sometimes forget that forcing a cat to do anything is distressing to them. We have to deal with them on their own terms. I remind myself this all the time. I love my kitty.
My Maine Coon cat was rarely interested in the toys that I bought him, but if he could get his huge paws on a roll of toilet paper, then he was ready for action! The only time he got upset with me was when he didn't get nearly all of the tuna I had on hand!
😂. The toilet paper is my cats favorite toy! I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve walked into ‘miles’ of toilet paper on the floor. He’s such a cheeky little boy😂
Maine Coons are certainly characters, lol!
I can't fathom people who hit or yell at their animals, cat or dog. All it takes is a gentle soft tone of voice praising them with words associated with what they did right and petting them while pointing to the good thing they did and repeating the word. Same thing for telling them no. Just lower your voice, scowl and say no scratching, etc. Cats are just as trainable as dogs, in my experience. My 10 year old cat has a tremendous vocabulary and understands so many words it's crazy. People who say cats don't care about people must lack the ability to truly bond with animals. My kitty adores me and gets so excited when I get her up every morning, she's running around meowing and her fur gets all fluffy. She has a little round bed next to me she sleeps in all day despite her towers in her bedroom. She follows me into whatever room I'm working in. Sometimes it's fun to play hide and seek and with her.
edit: If there is yelling in the household, like parents screaming at each other or at kids, that causes extreme distress and trauma in dogs AND cats...and babies. It physically hurts their sensitive ears and over time it emotionally scars them and makes them feel unsafe, which can cause aggression. Don't yell!
My fur baby was a street cat, now she's treated like a princess ❤
Our ginger also meows at our dogs apparently thinking they can feed him or open the door lol!
I can walk into any room that my cat is in and she will chirrup. My husband just realized this week that she only makes that sound for me.
That’s the first thing I do when I get home. Put down my stuff and pick her up and love her. She’s very important
I sometimes go to the office and sometimes work from home.
She always gets a "Hi honey, I'm home!!"
I never tell my cat off for walking on the kitchen surfaces as she doesn't know it's wrong and all she would know is that when I get home, I would yell at her.
That is NO way to have a happy cat!
I wash my kitchen surfaces down with saline solution as it's much kinder and less hazardous than stinky chemicals!
Keep loving your moggies, all you out there! ❤😺
I love verbally acknowledging my cats whenever I see them and watching their tails perk up, it’s so cute ❤ We have the convenient side effect that our house is already very cat friendly because both my sister and I have autism so we hate loud noises and many smells, and are naturally very understanding of the kitties!
As (all) people should be. Blessings.
Cats are such good pets for neurodivergent people man.
Watching this makes me even lonelier cuz my cat went to heaven years ago. I miss them so much. In this video i pretty much did everything well except for 1,2,6,7. This will serve as a good advice/tipa if i ever adopt another cat in the future.
Your cat went to heaven? What a priest came and read the last rights, or your cat went to church every Sunday 😂😂
@@will-i-am-notAre you really making fun of guy talking about his dead cat?
@@will-i-am-not Are you seriously making fun of someone who lost their pet? Honestly, I hope there is a heaven just so I can see them again. I used to be atheist and even when I was I found people like you cringe. Just like I found Christians and anyone else who forced their beliefs onto people to be cringe. This is why I don't label myself anything because I can't escape the cringe! I really don't want to be associated with idiots like you. Let people be people. It's kinda hypocritical as well to be atheist and being annoyed at the religious "nuts" who force it down your throat. You're no better by forcing atheism down people's throats! I believe that people should be people and believe whatever the hell they want. Seriously, who cares and why does it bother you that someone has faith? Are you jealous? That's the only thing I can think of why you feel the need to knock someone's faith down. Grow up!
So sorry for your loss , and know there are many kitty's who need a good home and unconditional love , ❤️ u will make nother cat very happy and you will see you kitty in heaven again , I have 3 now , and had some to have passed too , ❤❤❤
Thank you for this video. I didn’t know a lot of the advice that was given. Yes my daughter found a cat and my daughter went to college and left the cat so now I have to take care of her so from now on I’ll try to make sure I give it attention when I come home and when I leave home to go to work.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great Video! Information that myself and A LOT of people truly need!
Thanks for sharing these tips, getting my first cats tomorrow and want to give them all the love and care they deserve. 💖
Yeah I really miss my cat - he lived to be nearly 19 years old. His passing isn't recent though, it's been over a decade, but I still think about him - he was awesome. My cat was smart enough that it was pretty clear what he liked and didn't like, and it was basically the same as figuring out a human - most of his reactions were pretty much on.
They're the best - one thing some cat owners sorta lose sight of or never even think about (somehow...), is cleanlines. Cats are usually decent at taking care of themselves and keeping clean... but then there are cats who aren't. They can learn though. Some cats need a little encouragement. It doesn't really take all that much though - even though cats generally dislike it, keeping them clean with a slightly warm bath - and then help dab them with a towel as much as you can - and they'll angrily groom themselves until they think they won't melt - most of the time, whether they like it or hate it, they will LEARN to be cleaner if they aren't already. I notice a lot of cat owners don't smell very good - dog owners too - because they don't notice the scents and don't clean up after their litter box enough. It isn't good - but some people go to the extreme and don't even notice the scent of ammonia.
...not a great idea to use strongly scented shampoos meant for humans - I forget what we always used, but it was something that wouldn't hurt their eyes etc, if it happened to get in them. Not that it ever did - as much as he hated it, his struggle was limited once he realized it was all wet, and slippery, and he just wanted me to get it over with. My cat was always salty for an hour or so after we bathed him - but we had to do it so rarely it wasn't really even a thing he thought about afterward - he didn't like the bath tub for most of his life, but that was actually due to him following his curiosity right into someone else's bath, haha - he stopped being afraid of the bathtub, etc too, eventually, but that's pretty much expected with age and experience.
He still didn't like it, though - but that's fine, because he intentionally dumped cups of water on me a bunch of times and no, he wasn't thirsty - he was instigating. His eyes said it all. A little karma is good for them too, sometimes, haha.
Training a cat is sometimes as easy as paying attention to them, to the extent they're "trainable" anyway... they basically just have to learn what you want or find acceptable naturally, since you can't use words - at least not until the cat learns what the sounds you make mean. They'll take note if you do it consistently though - even if they seem like they're ignoring you or are even annoyed, but they do learn because they want to make you happy / not make you mad / not have YOU make THEM annoyed. It's just one of those things - you DO have to be attentive if you don't want your cat to avoid you - just like a human would. The same way we all do.
My Tortoise Shell went with the Ex in the Break-Up, as i was traveling alot and knew she would not be happy alone. Loved Ember tremendously, and still miss her...but i know her 18 years were good, both with D and I, and with D and the new fella.
Coming home from work my cat is always waiting at the door. It is part of our everyday ritual to have a 5 minute pet and scritch session when I return. Not a single bad day I have at work can't be fixed by a little love session 😭
My neighbours cat greeted me to the street when i moved in on the 31st of October last year, almost every day since the cats came to say hi and spends a few hours with me each day, as soon as i open my front door if the cats out she comes to see me. A few weeks ago she even left a dead mouse at my back door as a thank you for some meat i fed her when she was hungry. Shes my four legged best friend i deeply appreciate it when she comes to visit me.
Are you my neighbour by any chance? Haha, my cat does the same to my neighbour 😂 likes to hop in her window and say hi when he goes outside
@@xragdoll5662 no I'm not your neighbour, my neighbour is an old man lol
I adopted my best friends' cat for a few months until he found a cat suitable apartment.
My apartment had an entrance phone that made a tiny bell ring for a moment when i typed in the entry code at the main gate. Kitty learnt that if she heard that bell, i was gonna show up in a minute. So she was always sitting in front of the entrance door of my apartment when i got home every day and was waiting for me eagerly. It was so wholesome
My Siamese-mix senior girl initiated a greeting ritual each time I come home, which began a couple of months after her adoption. She wants us to spend ten minutes on the foyer rug where she rolls over, 'makes cute', and I indulge her with lots of petting and baby talk. I'm glad to do it!
I’ve always thought laser pointers were cruel because the cat never actually catches anything.
I will not yell at my cat anymore for scratching furniture !! Ignorance is NOT bliss folks, I now feel very bad about it. 😢 Thanks for video.
I totally agree--that was my experience too!
This video was extremely informative for me, thank you!! 🙏
Cats are amazing explorers, their curiosity are always high, specially when they are with their favourite person. They follows and observes what their person is doing and tries to connect accordingly which is very sweet and adorable gesture of love and trust.
If You have 2 cats get a second litter tray in a different location, never expect two cats to use the same litter tray.
I did the whole multiple litter boxes, they would choose their favorite and only use one. So now I just have one and clean it frequently.
Mine have always used one litter box, and these days I haven't room for two.
oh, my cat knows when and why he’s being reprimanded
Maybe, but I think it mainly teaches cats what not to do when we're around. I regret reprimanding my cat, as she seemed scared and it harmed our bond, and I'd hear her "breaking rules" when she didn't think anyone knew. I really like the tips in this video, as they're aimed at addressing underlying issues.
I think this is better than most information about cats
🌷 One of the best videos I’ve seen on one aspect of caring for cats … The pointer light - & all of the ‘points’, very well done, thank you! I subbed.
Who would ignore these angels when they reach home?👀
if the cat is an indoor pet, they are all day (and night) inside, they don't understand that it is safer for them to be inside, that there is danger and bad weather outside, so they are inside and the highlight of their day is when the owner comes home, the cat doesn't understand if you had a bad day, if your boss is an ass or you argued with the sales person or the uber driver, they are just happy and exited to see us, and the way they express their feelings is being hyper, doing zoomies or meowing and trying to make physical contact, because (duh) they can't handle you a cup of tea and ask how was your day. This article is so on point, and I totally agree, just saying something, petting or kissing them does the trick. I agree that my life might be somehow less complicated without my two cats, who I didn't even planning to get in the first place, they were given to me by someone who didn't want them, but I wouldn't have it any other way😺😸❤❤❤❤❤
Nothing better in this world than cats. 🤗
This is how I discovered I am, in fact, a cat.
The thing about not scolding or punishing your cat because they can’t make the connection that they’ve done something wrong is completely and provably untrue, and just leads to badly behaved cats. My fiancée and I have raised and trained a total of 4 cats together, and she used to have plenty more when she was younger. Scolding or punishing (usually just with water from a spray bottle) is quite effective, and you can definitely tell the cats understand pretty quickly and easily why they’re being punished, and that there are certain things they’re not supposed to do, or places they’re not supposed to go.
IKR. BS.
It may seem like it, but I think they just avoid doing those things when we're around. If we're not around, they probably still do those things. I had this experience with my cat--I used tactics like that, and could tell my cat was scared, and I'd hear her "breaking rules" when she didn't think anyone knew. I still regret punishing her, as it was harmful to our bond. I found some behaviorist tips useful, like one can deter a cat from "banned" places with a motion sensor that puffs out a little air or beeps, so the cat associates the air/beep with the place and not us. One can also give the cat other ways to meet their need, like having an alternative stool if we don't want them on the counter.
I adopted 2 kittens from an animal shelter once, brother and sister (Rupert and Lily). They were bonded so separating them wasn't an option the animal shelter would allow. A few months after having them, Rupert got sick and I can't remember exactly what the illness was, but the vet told us to bring both the cats in together, mainly for comfort reasons. It ended up that Rupert needed to stay for a few days in the office so we had to bring Lily home. When we went to pick up Rupert the vet warned us that Lily might act somewhat aggressive toward her brother because of the strange scents on him from the vet. They were very right and it lasted for almost a week. Rupert would go to be around his sister and she would attack him almost every time. It was really sad to see, but understandable.
Someone mentioned taking some pungent liquid and applying a little bit of it on the cats in a place they won't immediately clean off. So we put a tiny bit of water from a can of tuna on each cat and within an hour they were literally back to normal with their relationship. I'm not an expert whatsoever, so this may be a pretty bad practice, but after a week of animosity toward each other, we were willing to try anything. And it did work.
Thankyou !!!!! i am so tired of people playing with those stupid lasers - my father wasn't the best with animals, but even he said, that's not fair , his heart rate will go up and not catch prey, it's un-natural . I'm shocked at these pet experts that say they are okay. my kitty is a bit feral and i make sure she has toys that she can rip to shreds - she loves tunnels too. - her new take the living room toy. Our house, is argumentative at times , and i always 'check her' and make sure she knows that it
s not about her - i will make sure she is comforted later.
Thanks for this video❤
Turns out my cat doesn't hate me. I'm a terrible cat owner.
Thanks for the tips, I’ve been looking for more creative ways to hurt my cat’s feelings
About overwhelming smells: My cat was always curious what I drink in the morning. One time I handed over the coffee I was drinking. After that he isn't curious anymore.
Yup, our cat wants to smell everything we eat or drink, just in case it's something he would like, and it rarely is 😂
One of my cats always walks up to my coffee and smells it even though he almost pukes everytime
I totally disagree that they don't understand wrong doing and/or why they are shouted at when they do. My eldest cat sometimes bullies my youngest and when she's shouted at for so doing, she runs away with her tail UP not down. Forty years ago I had a cat that scratched the sofa, when I shouted at her, she'd look straight at me, flatten her ears and double her efforts until I was within a hair's breadth of her, when she'd run off - again, tail up as if saying "Ha-ha can't catch me!"
I disagree too. They definitely know the difference.
I agree I spend a lot of time with my kitties and I see that they understand me....🙈
We had a roommate who yelled at our cats when they played, claiming they might injured each other. We would yell back at her telling her it's not her place to do so
The problem with general statements is that they don't take into account different personalities. My animals have ALL been unique and one thing didn't work the same. I've had my rebels and my lovers. The social and the loner.
mine always knew...the Siamese just didn't care, lol!
1:49 I tried to use a laser pointer with my first cat (a feral rescue at 6 months) but was disappointed and impressed: Kitty VERY quickly figured out there was some connection between my hand movement and the dot, so became disinterested with my teasing shenanigans. (Smart Kitty!)
My cat has her own room! She took over the spare bedroom in our house, and I never go in there if she’s sleeping. Which is awkward, as the room was originally used as our office/library, but I can’t bear to disturb her when she’s having a nap.
My cat meows every time she’s done with the litter box telling me to clean it 😂
I had 3 cats that did the same thing , they all died less than 1 year later , if they start meowing at night when you should be sleeping , it mean they are asking for help
Mine does the same thing! She'll stand near it and start hollering at me!!😂
If you don't mind what did they die of?
Same here❤ We have four cats and one of them makes it very clear if their toilets are not clean 😼 Shame on those ppl who have cats but do not take care of their basical needs, like clean toilets 🤨
We take poops away immediately. Cars are very clean and of course they do not like to use their toilets if there is poop or urine.
@@mirjam293 Just curious. How many litter boxes do you have? Do they each have their own? I only have one cat that's why I'm asking. Cats are VERY clean! And don't get me started on people who don't take care of their animals. The people who lived in the apartment next to me abandoned their dogs. They had been in there almost 3 weeks with no food, water or AC (I live in Florida) before maintenance noticed and called animal control. It was a Friday and they said they'd be back Monday to get them. I ended up calling the police at 4am because they started yowling and it was breaking my heart knowing they were trapped in that environment and breathing that air. I have never seen or smelled such horrendous conditions. They pooped and peed in the living room, but stayed in one of the bedrooms. She is being charged, one of them died. 😥
Number 5 I really don't agree with. If this was the case, then why do cats understand the human doesn't want them on the counter? I absolutely know that cats understand the basics of what they are doing when someone yells or reacts a certain way. I feel they ignore it sometimes to push boundaries, or just straight up forgot, or it's because of their quick instincts like scratching.
I agree partly - they definitely know in the moment that they shouldn't keep doing a certain thing if you scold them. But it has to be in the moment of the unwanted behavior. If you scold them 5 minutes after they've already stopped doing the unwanted thing, it does nobody any good, they won't connect the scolding to the bad behavior.
If I catch my cat on the counter, I clap my hands and say NO and she'll get down and knows that I don't want her on the counter. But if my cat pukes on the carpet while I'm asleep, and I find the stain in the morning, there's no use in scolding her, she wouldn't know why she's being scolded in that moment. I also don't scold her if she gets on the counter during the night and steals something or makes a mess, even though I obviously know that she did, in the morning. No use.
@@PawsOnTheBalconyhaha waking up in the morning step out of bed onto a ball of puke.. look down .. why's my feet wet .?! 😅hahaha pleasures of owning a cat 🐈 😅
My kitty loves to play and cuddle. She follows me around everywhere i go. Even just walking around the house she's always by my side. She sleeps between my legs most nights too. Shes my little space heater. She was a ferrell kitty (all black with a little chest patch of white) and i took her in at about 2 or 3 months old. Her name is willow. ( As in willow Ferrell) Spayed her around 7 months. She went into heat a few times before i was able to get her spayed. She is so talkative. I try and talk to her all day long and tell her i love her and play with her with her mousies and fishies. I might have saved her from the dangers of the outside (we live in the country with wild dogs and coyotes) but she saved me too. She basically cured my depression and ive been sober from drugs for over 2 years now. I got clean when i saved her. I used for almost 10 years. She truly saved my life and i love her with every ounce of my heart and soul.
I love this video! ❤
More people should know these tips 😊 🤗🤗
I own 2. When I get home they are already waiting for me. I crouch and show them my empty hands. They smell, lick and rub them, then keep rubbing around the legs and even jump on my back/shoulders. When the ritual is over we all go about our things.
Thank you for this video. It is very informative and important to the new cat owner and the type of breed that you choose has its own rabbit hole of traits to become familiar with.
My 9 month old male rescue tabby always greets us with a meow when we come home. And we've only had him one month.
When I leave the house I say bye and then I greet her when I come home
I already do all of these.
Everyone always tells me how good my cats are. 10 easy rules.
My goal is to always let them live their best cat life.
I speak cat language fluently. Its ok to meow back at them. I like cats.
I love my babies and I greet them. They snuggle next to me constantly. They snuggle with my dog too. 😊
Glad I watched this, it seems I’m doing a good job with my kitty 😸
I like this because it's very true..my cat was a rescue cat and had spent a long time or part.of her formative life in a rescue centre in kitten. She was 19moths old when I had her and very playful as a kitten..told she would always be a house cat, didn't like being picked up but liked sitting on their owners lap when feeling a sense of trust! She is an old girl now and is 15 in March, and has had to put up with much in living here that I have felt very sorry for her not having a peaceful home environment...she is more than aware of where the noise is centered...She is beautiful and intelligent but also quirky and shy..she has to trust you before allowing for closeness...Anyway she has had attempts made against her for being outdoors..and this wasn't pleasant for her..missing 2 days, kept locally and dismissed as important but my forever companion...anyway that aside a mental note has been made with self of the incident and it has been logged. Whom would want to Hurt an innocent animal shows mentality issues..so now I keep her indoors, lest it might occur again...she likes a sniff around and always eager for the warmth again after a couple of hours..but all you say is specifically true of her..thank you, love and light and namaste 😊
This was so helpful, thank you!❤🐈
Great info 💖
my kitty, Jon Snow, greets me with a high raised tail when I come home from work and usually it is twitching. I always give him a soft vocal hello and a rub and head scratch. I adopted him in Oct 2021 as a blind and FIV+ kitty. he is so loving and chill cat
Unfortunately, my lap has become my cat(s)’s safe zone.
I think my cat doesn’t care about anything listed above. Just give him wet food, no touchy, no eye contact for more than 15sec, don’t disturb his sleep. I understood the assignment really well after him owning us for 17 years 🙄
My Hunter loves a massage on his whole back. I was shocked, never thought about rubbing them all over, unless brushing. 😸
Not sure how I ended up here. I’m allergic to cats, but this video made me want to get one and make sure they feel loved
That you own a cat is a myth. You may have purchased them, but once they have explored your home, they have picked out their favorite places and let you live in the house with them.
Owned cats all my life, all in all great advice.
1. A stern 'NO' when they're up on a counter eventually curbs the problem - the key is consistency.
2. Bass from your music isn't always an issue. I have a large house and when the tunes are cranked 1 of my 2 cats has no issue jumping on the couch beside me, often dozing off while its playing. Another cat we had years ago would do the same thing vs exiting to a room at the other side of the house.
You forgot that breathing in the same room as your cat also hurts their feelings.